Stay up to date:Get a free personalized pregnancy and baby newsletter from What to Expect.com

Get your free personalized pregnancy and baby newsletter

or

I'm trying to conceive

I don’t live in the U.S.

First Time Mom

By clicking "SIGN UP," you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We will use your information to send you our newsletters, coupons and special offers, and we share your information with our partners

THANKS FOR SIGNING UP!

10 Ways Kate Middleton Could Prove She Isn't Pregnant

Melissa Willets

About the Author

Melissa Willets is a mom of three girls, one of whom is a newborn. She writes about pregnancy, parenting, home, health, and beauty. She loves running and drinking red wine - but never simultaneously.

About the Blog

WhatToExpect.com supports Word of Mom as a place to share stories and highlight the many perspectives and experiences of pregnancy and parenting. However, the opinions expressed in this section are those of individual writers and do not reflect the views of Heidi Murkoff of the What to Expect brand.

FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES

Trending With Moms

Ever since Prince William made an offhanded comment about having another baby while traveling with Kate and Baby George in New Zealand, rumors have run rampant that she's pregnant with her second little heir. Although the royal parents have attempted to debunk the suggestion that Prince George is gearing up to be a big brother, the buzz about a potential pregnancy hasn't died down completely. Perhaps the princess should do a bit more to end any speculation that she is expecting another baby.

Here are some ideas for sending a definitive message to the world that there is no bun in the royal oven...for now. (If you're expecting or trying to conceive, I don't recommend partaking in any of these recommendations.)

1. Drink...a lot. Middleton visited a winery on Sunday and reportedly took part in a tasting. A source told Us Weekly that the princess was "really enjoying being able to drink again after having baby George." But maybe she needs to visit a few more wineries just to really drive home the message. And if that doesn't do the trick, a proper pub crawl might be in order! Why Kate could do this: It's best to be on the safe side when you've got a baby on board and ditch the alcohol altogether. Alcohol enters your baby's bloodstream in the same concentration as yours — and takes twice as long to leave it — so whatever you're drinking, your baby's downing one, too.

2. Host a sushi night at the palace. Of course pregnant women aren't supposed to eat raw fish. So what if Middleton organized a royal event centered around sashimi and hand rolls? She'd have to be sure to pose for an official photo op eating, say, a spicy tuna roll. Bye-bye pregnancy rumors! Why Kate could do this: Uncooked or even seared seafood is off-limits during pregnancy — the risk of ingesting bacteria and parasites along with your meal is too high.

3. Go jet skiing on the Thames. Imagine the sight of the Duchess of Cambridge riding a jet ski along the river that runs through London! No one could possibly believe she was pregnant after that stunt. Why Kate could do this: Does this one even need an explanation?

4. Organize and participate in Sumo wrestling match for charity. While I've never been told specifically not to Sumo wrestle while expecting, I'll go out on a limb and assume it's not advisable. Therefore, a match featuring Middleton pitted against, perhaps, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, who also just had a baby, would certainly be enough to convince the world that another little prince or princess is just talk at this point. Why Kate could do this: This one is definitely not advisable if you're expecting. Instead, opt for these gym workouts that get the green light.

5. Visit cold cuts factory and sample EVERYTHING. Another pregnancy diet no-no is deli meat. So, I'd counsel Middleton to tour a deli meat manufacturing plant. And she can't shy away from sampling anything, just to really, really prove that she isn't pregnant. Why Kate could do this: As a mommy-to-be, you should be steering clear of foods that have been preserved with nitrates, nitrites or sodium nitrates — chemicals used in food preservation that (in high amounts) aren't good for a developing fetus. Foods like hot dogs or deli meats, can very occasionally contain Listeria.

6. Enjoy bounce castle with Prince George. Pregnant women are typically advised to stay away from potentially hazardous activities like jumping on a trampoline or a bouncy castle. Kate Middleton should rent an enormous bounce house and inflate it right in front of Buckingham Palace. Then the world can watch her and little George go nuts. Why Kate could do this: Yes, working out is a vital part of staying healthy during pregnancy, but it's important not to overdo it. As fun as it would be to kick it back old-school and unleash your innner child, this is on the list of no-nos.

7. Plan skydiving date with Prince William. Forget about a romantic dinner. This persistent pregnancy rumor calls for a skydiving date night, no? Why Kate could do this: When you're expecting, you should avoid any activity that takes you up more than 6,000 feet.

8. Take in some local scuba diving in New Zealand. The royal family is in the right place to indulge in world class scuba dives. As this is another activity pregnant women are advised to steer clear of, I say, "Go for it Kate!" Why Kate could do this: Scuba diving poses a risk of decompression sickness for your baby-to-be.

9. Go on a coffee binge. Caffeine is okay in limited quantities, but a pregnant princess certainly wouldn't be seen guzzling cup after cup of Starbucks. If I were offering Middleton guidance on how to appear "not pregnant," I'd tell her to never be seen without a Venti latte of her choice. Why Kate could do this: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) indicates that two cups of coffee a day is OK, but five to six cups of coffee per day may slightly increase your risk of miscarriage.

10. Donate her maternity clothes to charity. Middleton should make a big show out of donating her maternity clothes to a good cause. When asked, "But won't you be needing those?", the Duchess could simply say, "Me? Of course not!" Why Kate could do this: Why not?!

What else should Middleton do to prove to the world that she is not pregnant? Share below in the comments section!

Download our AppPregnancy & Baby

More

The material on this website is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical advise, diagnosis or treatment, or in a place of therapy or medical care. User of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy.

This Site and third parties who place advertisements on this Site may collect and use information about your
visits to this Site and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
If you would like to obtain more information about these advertising practices and to make choices about online behavioral advertising, please click here